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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098.26, 3,146.67 and 711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098.26, 3,146.67 and 711.28 is: 1,066.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098.26 : 3,146.67 = 711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098.26/3,146.67 = 711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098.26x = 3,146.67 × 711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098.26x = 2,238,163.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,163.44/2,098.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.68

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